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We are one day away from the final showcase of athletic talent among the girls of The Anglican High School. Feb 9th 2017 will be remembered as the day when this year’s championship claims were finally decided but some early predictors are saying that Pigott House is clearly walking away with the 2017 title.

By far, the most hisotrically dominant house at the Anglican High School, they have already amassed 23 titles over the 52 years of competition establishing a near decade long reign at the top. In the last 5 years however, they have only captured the championship once. This begs the question, “why are Pigott supporters so confident?”

The answer lies in their position, ahead of tomorrow’s championship showdown. Sitting in 2nd position, albeit, tied with Bertrand House, the Pigott camp is only 32 points away from leaders, Walton House. This is one of the closest, pre-day totals in recent years, made possible by a strong showing at the 2016 Cross Country Run.

Notwithstanding their position, points amassed on Championship Day are what matters and therein lies the source of elation among the Pigott supporters. Their line up boasts some of the best and most experienced athletes at the Anglican High School. The likes of Shaquanda Felix, Christel Mapson, and 2016 Junior Champion Abigail Jeffery all but ensure that the Junior division and the all important relays belong to Pigott House.

Strong contention is expected from Bertrand House, with whom they are currently tied and Garraway House has its fair share of exceptional talent who will also shine. In fact, the Pigott Camp is counting on it! They have enough of a talent pool to keep their name in the mix in almost every event tomorrow and every win Walton doesn’t get, is a step closer to victory for Pigott. No doubt Bertrand House is thinking the same thing but only time will tell.

Tomorrow February 9th promises to be an exceptional showcase. It’s still anybody’s game and we at Ahspire absolutely cannot wait!

It’s less than two weeks til the GTC FM Anglican High School Athletics Championships and it’s still anyone’s game. The results of a hotly contested Road Relay did nothing to change the overall positions heading into the championships on Feb 9th. Only time will tell whether Walton House has the stamina to may it to the end.

The Anglican High School Basketball team suffered their first loss against the St. Joseph’s Convent at the Carenage Basketball Court on Jan 12th. Losing by a mere three points, AHS was restricted to their lowest total of the season in what turned out to be a hard fought match.

“We defeated ourselves. We didn’t have to lose that match but we let negative energy spread through the team and we ended up losing. ” Reba Mitchell – Senior Player

With a final score of 10 – 13 in favour of the SJC St. George, the Anglican High School moved to 2-1 in the 2017 Basketball Competition.

“I don’t think anyone can beat the team when they’re at their best. It’s not a boast so much as it is that I’m confident in their abilities. We lost that last match because they defeated themselves. That can’t happen next time.” – Mcsween

Their final match in this round of competition will be played against the girls of the Grenville Secondary School at the Carenage beginning at 3:00pm today Jan 25th.

Walton House remains the overall leader heading into the 52nd GTC FM Anglican High School Athletics Championships on the back of a dominant performance in the Junior Division of the Road Relay.

The Green Team, comprised of Trishanna Stephen, Princess Britton, Akeisha Henry and Kimasha Lewis, led Walton to a victory just 2 minutes shy of the Junior record set last year.

Walton claims victory in the Junior Road Relay, 3rd in the Senior

Henry, Stephen and Britton had already claimed three of the top 5 positions in the 2016 Cross Country run despite this being their first year at AHS. Combined with the experience of 3rd year vet, Kimasha Lewis, Walton were expected to excel in today’s event and that they did.

All roads now lead to the National Stadium on February 9th 2017 where this 52 year rivalry will be settled, for now.

Betrand House claimed top honours in the Senior Division of the 2017 AHS Road Relay held today Jan 19th 2017. The 4 woman team consisting of Nikeisha Lewis, Heidi Charles, Delissa Phillip and Samantha Joseph delivered a record breaking performance to secure 24points for the Red Team.

Team Red (1st & 3rd) in the 2017 Road Relay

This is the second consecutive win for Bertrand House in the Senior Division and a much needed victory as they started the day only 32 points behind overall leaders Walton House.

The Road Relay is the final event prior to the annual GTC FM AHS Athletics Championships. All roads now lead to the National Stadium on February 9th 2017 where this 52 year rivalry will be settled, for now.

The penultimate stop on the road to the 2017 AHS Road Relay took the AHS to the National Stadium for the Long Jump; High Jump and Triple Jump Events on Tuesday Jan 17th. The day was rife with competition but by as early as midday it was clear that Bertrand House would be the force to be reckoned with.

Sitting in third position, 49 points behind current leaders, Walton House, Bertrand needed a strong showing. The defending champions proved last year, by coming back from a near 100 point deficit, that when Bertrandites are backed into a corner, they shine and shine they did!

Mickesha Blackman set the pace early in the Preparatory Long Jump and High Jump competition capturing silver for Bertrand House falling a mere 0.2m short of Cassie Charles of Garraway House in the Long Jump.

Katelann James wins the SubJunior Long Jump

In the Sub Junior Division, Katelann James continued her domineering performance. After capturing gold in the Shot Put and Cricket ball events last week, James moved on to capture gold in the Sub Junior High and Long jump respectively.

Aaliyah Bartholomew ties for 3rd in the Long Jump

Following in similar fashion, Bertrand claimed gold in the Junior High Jump in the name of Aaliyah Bartholomew, who has made a name for herself in this event at the InterCol Games. Bartholomew continued to demonstrate her prowess, capturing gold in the Triple Jump and establishing the school record. Despite a solid effort in the Junior Long Jump, Bartholomew managed a third place tie, falling to Rickeisha Edwards and Sophia Mark of Garraway House.

Games captain of Bertrand House rounded out the day’s performance taking silver in the Senior High Jump, falling second to Pigott’s Reba Mitchell.

Senior Alisha Scott assisting in the High Jump

Below are the points standing heading in Tuesday’s events.

HOUSE

GARRAWAY

BERTRAND

PIGOTT

WALTON

POINTS

232

239

252

288

One final stop remains on the road to the 2017 Championships on Feb 9th, “The Road Relay” an event which can yield a maximum 48points. With the scores relatively close, it’s still anyone’s game. All attention shifts to the Road Relay scheduled for Thursday 19th Jan, a contest that promises all the drama of competition.